i want some boom!

[raphy]

:) sup guys,

new member here.
i recently acquired a 97 chevy tahoe, it came with a very old pioneer flip up stereo, so i bought a new non flip up stereo and took out the old one and put this new one in. now, my question is, i want to put a box and amp in the back (cargo area) maybe a couple of twelves. how do i approach all this by doing it myself?

[blueflamed03]

installed before? What's the budget?

oh, and welcome :cheers:

[DJTricky]

welcome and the way we can help you out is you pm of and we have a chat. I was interviewed and featured in car and model 2 years in a row for my car audio install in my hoe and the work i have done in my car clubs cars lol so pm me and i have some discounts on stuff so yeah.

[raphy]

sup guys, no ihavent installed before, but i have managed to install my stereo unit in my company astro...i just gotta get down the basics to install some maybe 12' s in the back but something were i dont have to just put a box in the back, something that blends in like its part of the truck.. i will pm you guy see whats up. and budget? well, i dont have a budget but i dont plan on investing to much on this truck since its not SHOW quality:) cool site guys..

[blueflamed03]

how about a simple mono amp and dual sub box?

[raphy]

sounds good, but how do i reun the speaker wires to do that, ther eis no wires coming out in the back lol

[blueflamed03]

RCA's and remote from HU, power wire direct to batt, ground by amp. New speaker wires to sub box.

[raphy]

RCA's and remote from HU, power wire direct to batt, ground by amp. New speaker wires to sub box.

does the power wire connect to HU ? and does ground connect to HU as well? as you can im big time rookie:shocked:

[96ProCompTahoe]

no. power wire you'll run from the battery to the back of your truck. (direct from battery to amp) and the ground you'll just bolt to the floor. (direct from amp to floor)i used the rear seat bolton mine

[raphy]

no. power wire you'll run from the battery to the back of your truck. (direct from battery to amp) and the ground you'll just bolt to the floor. (direct from amp to floor)i used the rear seat bolton mine

oh ok, the rca cables from HU all the way to the back as well right?:emotions122:

[96ProCompTahoe]

yes the RCA's and remote wire (tells the amp when to turn on and off with the HU) from the HU (usually connect to the power antenna wire) to the amp.

[raphy]

i'll see if i start this project soon, i also heard you suppose to run the amp wires thru the middle of truck, speaker wires trhu left of side cause right side is were wiring harness runs. now do i have to remove seats and carpet to run the wires througout the truck? i was also planning on installing a monitor on the roof...seperate wires? differnt kind of stereo?:emotions122:

[96ProCompTahoe]

yeah you want to run the wires down either sides of the truck. never pulled apart a 4 door, but the panels come out of the side of a 2-door with the back seat folded down. was an easy couple hour project.

[chunney]

This picture might help some. You'll want to run your RCA cables from the headunit to the amp. RCA cables and all speaker wire goes on one side of the vehicle. Power wire and remote wire go on the other. The remote wire should be the blue wire coming from your headunit. Theres one with a stripe and one without. One is for a power antenna and the other is a remote wire but I'm pretty sure they serve the exact same purpose. Some thing aren't necessary in the picture aren't necessary such as a 2nd amp to power your speakers, capacitor etc.

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/uploads/amp_wiring_diagram.gif

[WH0DAMAN]

This picture might help some. You'll want to run your RCA cables from the headunit to the amp. RCA cables and all speaker wire goes on one side of the vehicle. Power wire and remote wire go on the other. The remote wire should be the blue wire coming from your headunit. Theres one with a stripe and one without. One is for a power antenna and the other is a remote wire but I'm pretty sure they serve the exact same purpose. Some thing aren't necessary in the picture aren't necessary such as a 2nd amp to power your speakers, capacitor etc.

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/uploads/amp_wiring_diagram.gif

You beat me to it. Pictures are worth a thousand words in this case.

[raphy]

i was able to install two twelves box and an amp, now all works great but when i go to start my truck it hesitates, i think it might be cause i need a higher output alternator?:mexsmoke:

[96ProCompTahoe]

that or get a capacitor.

[TahoeGoBoom]

dual batts ftw. batt>cap

[96ProCompTahoe]

dual batts ftw. batt>cap


that or go all out with dual batteries AND a big capacitor. Problem solved!

[raphy]

i guess i'll try a capacitator. how would i install another battery though?:Boo:

[chunney]

i guess i'll try a capacitator. how would i install another battery though?:Boo:

Search bro, search! This should be a perfect example of what you want to do. From what I've been told 90% of the time a capacitor might help with dimming lights and such but they put a ton of strain on your alternator and can cause premature failure. I would go with a 2nd battery and that SHOULD solve any problem you have.

http://98.196.65.94/dual_battery.html

[blueflamed03]

i guess i'll try a capacitator. how would i install another battery though?:Boo:

I have one of these I'd sell, 20 farad cap...digital readout, voltage,etc
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14770_Tsunami+HCAP-20.html

PM if interested, brand new

[Effeckt]

Search bro, search! This should be a perfect example of what you want to do. From what I've been told 90% of the time a capacitor might help with dimming lights and such but they put a ton of strain on your alternator and can cause premature failure. I would go with a 2nd battery and that SHOULD solve any problem you have.

http://98.196.65.94/dual_battery.html

That setup looks cool. I like the idea of having a backup and being able to jump start yourself lol.

[blueflamed03]

Search bro, search! This should be a perfect example of what you want to do. From what I've been told 90% of the time a capacitor might help with dimming lights and such but they put a ton of strain on your alternator and can cause premature failure. I would go with a 2nd battery and that SHOULD solve any problem you have.

http://98.196.65.94/dual_battery.htmlactually a good cap will not harm to alt. And how much it helps, depends on how big of farad it has.

[TahoeGoBoom]

OBS trucks have a nice little spot for a second battery on the opposite side of the battery. Its where i've got time. I assume its where they put the factory 2nd batt on the diesels.

[raphy]

my problem is not dimming lights and such.

just when i start truck is like i have a carburated engine, i have to keep on the gas so it stays on then it wont shut off. i will get a cap see how it responds...

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

make sure you use a properly sized fusable link on the power wire to the battery.

[chunney]

OBS trucks have a nice little spot for a second battery on the opposite side of the battery. Its where i've got time. I assume its where they put the factory 2nd batt on the diesels.

Just like in the link I posted? =P

http://98.196.65.94/pics/dual_battery_setup.jpg

[TahoeGoBoom]

Just like in the link I posted? =P

http://98.196.65.94/pics/dual_battery_setup.jpg

yep. just like that.

[raphy]

i installed the cap yesterday, the sound quality is alot more better then when it didnt have it before. but im still having issues upon start up mostly when its cold starting. im almost thinking it could be the alternator, would installing a high output alternator do the trick guys? i havent been able to post pics of the setup but i will soon!:ehcapt:

[TahoeGoBoom]

the system shouldnt really effect your starter.. the amps should be off when it starts, so theres no draw on the battery anyway..

[raphy]

so what do you think the problem is? just sounds like it needs help upon starting up

[96ProCompTahoe]

you sure the battery is good? if not have it tested.

[raphy]

you sure the battery is good? if not have it tested.

that is what im doing tomorrow, i wasnt having any problems before audio install though.:)

[raphy]

so i got the cap installed right, makes it a lil better, im gonna try to get a higher amp alternator cause it still hesitates to start. on the side note, how much you folks think i can get these speakers for? they're new 10" kickers l5's in a box....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh78/TPI366/29.jpg

[blueflamed03]

so i got the cap installed right, makes it a lil better, im gonna try to get a higher amp alternator cause it still hesitates to start. on the side note, how much you folks think i can get these speakers for? they're new 10" kickers l5's in a box....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh78/TPI366/29.jpg

well that's two new and two older ones...where at, local pawn shop? What impedance are they all and how much power do you have?

[raphy]

well that's two new and two older ones...where at, local pawn shop? What impedance are they all and how much power do you have?

naw its sitting in our shop we own a tint shop, one of my coworkers gave them to me since he upgraded or something. i dont need them so im just gonna sell them, each sub is like 400watts

[JLMoses]

Awesome set up guys...the tweeter idea is great...love it

[raphy]

ok, i needed a new battery:)but i took out my two 12's and i put a single C15 kicker in a box and i installed a cap as well. all is well. i'll post pictures later:Handshake: